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Epiphora mythimnia from Zambia

Posted by August 15th, 2007 at 12:00 am

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Please can you identify this moth
Hi,
Was in Zambia, Africa in Jan last year working at a lodge next to the Zambezi River. This moth flew in while we were having supper. I was amazed by its unique markings. Would be great to know what it’s called. Cheers,
Sean Rooke

epiphora mythimnia zambia Epiphora mythimnia from Zambia

Hi Sean,
If this is not Epiphora mythimnia, then it is a very close relative. You can compare your image to one posted on Kirby Wolfe’s Insect Company Website.

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